Comment - How to score online during the World Cup
So the 2010 World Cup is well underway, and seemingly every sports retailer on the planet is looking to muscle in on the claim that they are the force to be reckoned with in the footballing world.
By Steve Davis
NewLook.com becomes UK’s third-largest fashion e-retailer
New Look is now the third-biggest online fashion retailer in the UK, having moved up from fifth place last year.
Online retail sales from mobiles set to double by 2013
Online sales from mobile phones are set to double by 2013, as more consumers take advantage of shopping on the move.
Social networks now more popular than search engines in the UK
Facebook accounts for 55% of all social networking traffic in the UK
Comment: The broken model of eBay
Not so long ago eBay was rightly regarded as revolutionary, it provided the opportunity for goods to be traded in a common destination by buyers and sellers.
By Harvey Sinclair
78 Per cent of consumers shop across multiple channels
Survey Analyses cross channel behaviours and experiences
Vendors snap up networking spaces the Retail Loyalty Conference 2010
Vodat International, Aldata, Torex, Trillium Software, RedRoute, richrelevance, Emnos, Kurt Salmon Associates, EDI, Carlson Marketing.. are just some of the companies who will be networking with retailers at the UK's largest retail specific loyalty CRM event.
Shopping by Mobile Creates an $8bn Opportunity for Mobile Advertising & Coupons
A new report from Juniper Research has found that the mobile marketing and retail sector (comprising mobile advertising, coupons and smart posters) will exceed $8 billion by 2012 globally.
Mobile business profitability lies beyond the iPhone
A report shows how mobile Web sites are accessed by hundreds and thousands of unique mobile devices.
User generated content key tool to improve sales
Figures released today by Ciao UK show the development of brand engagement with social media over the last 12 months.
JD Sports Ranks First Place in Latest eRetail Benchmark Study
The latest eRetail Benchmark study from eDigitalResearch reveals that clicks and mortar retailers continue to deliver a more consistent performance across all touch points on the online customer journey than their pure play rivals, with six of them dominating the study’s top ten.
Hidden checkout charges most likely to make customers abandon online orders
Hidden charges at the checkout are the most likely thing to lead to online shoppers abandoning purchases and many would also be put off by being forced to register before buying, according to a recent poll
Online sales enjoy one of their best weeks this year
Non-store sales grew at their fastest rate since the first week of the year with most areas experiencing higher demand with clothing sales especially doing well.
UK internet users becoming more security conscious
Most UK internet users are becoming more knowledgeable about security issues and less willing to provide personal information online than in 2007, according to Ofcom's Media Literacy reports which reveal the UK's media consumption habits and attitudes.
Retail round up - The Sunday papers
Shops prepare for VAT rise, Alliance Boots expands on back of £1bn results, Vodafone to report 150pc profit rise, Peacocks in secret £600m sale, Sir Victor Blank joins list for M&S Chairman, Retailers support VAT - if it's six months away
New study reveals that women are already regular mobile internet surfers
miBuys survey highlights a strong appetite for retail promotions and shows that women are keen to explore new mobile phone services.
Over five million adults plan to increase their spending this year
The PayPal Online Retail Report 2010 reveals that although caution and the hunt for value drive our shopping behaviour, 10% of UK shoppers expect to increase their spending in the next six months, compared to just 5% at this time last year.
US: Mobile behavioral profiles are evolving and advancing
InsightExpress has released the results of their latest Digital Consumer Portrait study identifying a shift in three major mobile user profiles.
eBay launches through-the-line clothing campaign
eBay.co.uk is launching a multi-channel campaign for the new Fashion Outlet section of its website.
Over half the adult population now shop online
The popularity of online shopping is continuing to grow rapidly, with the majority of the British population aged 15+ shopping online.